Scams
Romance scam
In Turkish: Duygusal dolandırıcılık
Someone you met online builds a close relationship over weeks, then asks for money for an emergency, a trip or an investment.
The scammer uses a stolen profile, writes warmly and often, and avoids meeting in person or on a live video call. Trust is built first so that the later request for help feels natural.
The requests escalate: a ticket, a customs fee, a medical bill, a crypto "opportunity". Being caught by this says nothing bad about you; these scams are designed by people who do it full time.
What to do
- Never send money, gift cards or ID photos to someone you have not met in person.
- Run a reverse image search on their photos, and ask for a live video call.
- Talk to a friend or family member before sending anything. Secrecy is a warning sign.